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Washington Nationals Designated Hitter Nelson Cruz (23) salutes fans after hitting his 2000th career hit at the Washington Nationals vs the San Diego Padres in Washington D.C. at Nationals Park on August 13th 2022 (Photo: All-Pro Reels/ Alyssa Howell)

Nelson Cruz retires at age 43 after hitting 464 homers in 19 seasons

Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde (32) throws a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Tommy Gilligan)

Fedde throws six sharp innings as Nationals blank Orioles

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) following through on his swing during the 3rd inning in a game against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., April 24, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Through 500 games, Soto’s plate discipline puts him on shortlist of best-ever young players

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles hits an RBI single against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Victor Robles heating up as Nationals’ bats bounce back

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Hoy Park, right, throws on to first for the out on Washington Nationals' Keibert Ruiz, after forcing out Josh Bell, left, on a double play during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 15, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Bell, Cruz have 3 RBIs each, Nats beat Pirates 7-2

By John Perrotto - Associated Press

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz pauses in the dugout during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Washington. The Washington Nationals and the New York Mets are scheduled to play on opening day, Thursday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE***

Nationals’ Cruz, other Clemente Award winners wear ‘21’ on caps

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz speaks with reporters during his introductory press conference at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., March 17, 2022. (Photo by Brian Murphy, All-Pro Reels)

LOVERRO: Cruz, Wentz might as well be a million miles apart on road to accountability

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals Gerarado Parra, left, and Nelson Cruz, right, smile after arriving at the same time for a portrait session at baseball spring training Thursday, March 17, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Nelson Cruz’s secret to hitting for power in his 40s: Naps

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Rays' Nelson Cruz tosses his bat as he watches his two-run home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Cruz deal gives Nationals the veteran hitter they needed

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Rays' Nelson Cruz connects on an RBI-double against the Boston Red Sox during the 10th inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston. A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the free agent slugger and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

DH slugger Nelson Cruz, Nationals reach one-year deal

By Ben Walker - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz watches his grand slam during the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Cruz 2 HRs, including slam as Twins rout Tigers; Baddoo slam

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Nelson Cruz, center, smiles in the dugout after the Twins clinched the AL Central championship with the Chicago White Sox's loss during the tenth inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz on a one-year, $13 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The agreement was reached late Tuesday and confirmed Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending completion of a physical exam.(AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File)

Cruz, returning to Twins: ‘Retirement is not on my mind’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Nelson Cruz, center, smiles in the dugout after the Twins clinched the AL Central championship with the Chicago White Sox's loss during the tenth inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz on a one-year, $13 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The agreement was reached late Tuesday and confirmed Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending completion of a physical exam.(AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File)

AP sources: Twins bring back DH Cruz, add Colome to bullpen

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Nelson Cruz hits his 400th career home run against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Cruz hits 400th HR, Sanó homers twice; Twins top Royals 12-8

By TYLER MASON - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Nelson Cruz hits his 400th career home run against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Twins slugger Cruz hits 400th career home run

Associated Press